Sunday, August 5, 2012

Simple Syrup

In a medium saucepan, bring water and cane sugar to
a boil, remove from heat.

Add:1 cup
packed mint leaves
6 fresh basil leaves

Cover saucepan and steep for 10 minutes.

2
lemons

Slice lemons and put into a pitcher.

2
lemons

Juice lemons and add juice into pitcher.

2
Tablespoons honey

Add honey into pitcher with lemons and muddle with
a wooden spoon, until juice is extracted from the lemons. Pour simple syrup into pitcher, stir until blended.
Fill each glass with ice and divide lemonade between the 4 glasses. Top with ice cold water.Stir and enjoy!